PETER GARRETT: There has been no linkage of the installation of solar panels with any house fires in Australia. This is a program that's been in place for ten years; it's in place under the Howard government.

TONY ABBOTT, OPPOSITION LEADER: These problems aren't going away. Every day they just get worse and the Minister has to take responsibility.

EMMA GRIFFITHS: The Prime Minister is doing his best to dig Peter Garrett out of the political hole, while also acknowledging there is no easy way out.

KEVIN RUDD: Let's just call a spade a spade. There are problems with the implementation of this program. We shouldn't run away from that, that's just a fact.

EMMA GRIFFITHS: But Kevin Rudd did feel some love.

KEVIN RUDD: What are you doing?

BALLOON GUY: This is a koala for you. Give it to the Environment Minister. He's doing a great job. We really love him.

EMMA GRIFFITHS: And passed it on...

KEVIN RUDD: It comes down the tree and gives you a kiss on the head, bonk! There you go.